Health Information Exchange in Malaysia: Leveraging Interoperability on International Standards for Health Data Exchange

This research proposal investigates the implementation of Health Information Exchange (HIE) in Malaysia, focusing on understanding the technological, policy, and financial challenges and opportunities associated with its adoption and effectiveness. Through a comprehensive survey approach targeting healthcare practitioners, policymakers, IT professionals, and patients, the study aims to elucidate the current state of HIE, assess interoperability with international standards, and identify pathways for enhancement. Key objectives include analyzing technological barriers, evaluating policy and regulatory impacts, and exploring sustainable financial models for HIE. Findings indicate a positive trajectory towards HIE implementation, underscored by a broad recognition of its potential to transform healthcare delivery. However, challenges such as system integration, policy clarity, infrastructural readiness, and privacy concerns remain. Recommendations for future improvement emphasize strengthening infrastructure, clarifying policies, enhancing security measures, providing continuous training, fostering innovation, and increasing patient engagement. Furthermore, this study highlights the alignment of HIE implementation with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3, to ensure universal health coverage and enhance the healthcare workforce's capacity for process innovation. Incorporating international best practices and a validated framework will further strengthen Malaysia’s healthcare system in the digital age.

@article{L2026,
  title     = {Health Information Exchange in Malaysia: Leveraging Interoperability on International Standards for Health Data Exchange},
  journal   = {International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications},
  volume    = {17},
  number    = {1},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {The Science and Information Organization},
  author    = {Mohd Noor A. M. N. L and M. Batumalay and Balasubramaniam Muniandy and Lakshmi D and Vinoth Kumar P},
  doi       = {10.14569/IJACSA.2026.0170126},
  url       = {https://doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2026.0170126}
}